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10 Tips for Dry Eye Care

Dry eye is a common problem that many people suffer from. It occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep themselves comfortable and healthy.

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LASIK, PRK, or LASEK

At NNJEI, one of the most frequently asked questions we get is “Why can’t I see clearly, and what can I do about it?” Poor vision can be the result of any number of causes, but oftentimes it’s a result of the eye’s inability to process light properly. To be able to see clearly, light must first...


5 Simple Eye Care Tips to Improve the Health of Your Eyes

When most people think about bodily health, they tend to think about things like their cholesterol or their overall level of physical fitness. And at the other end of the spectrum are the eyes. Ironically, the eyes are one of the most frequently used and overworked organs in the human body, but...


Eat Your Way to Healthier Eyes

Thanks in part to the rise of new grocery store chains like Whole Foods, and grassroots movements that emphasize the consumption of local, non-additive foods, the US population has become more sophisticated in the food choices. It’s become easier for consumers to make smarter purchase decisions...


Computer Vision Syndrome: Avoid it in 10 Easy Steps

Contrary to what many people believe, there is no scientific evidence that links prolonged usage of computer screens to long-term vision problems. It can, however, cause symptoms such as eyestrain and/or blurred vision, referred to as Computer Vision Syndrome.

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8 Things to Consider Before Scheduling Your LASIK Operation

If you’ve been dreaming of the perfect 20/20 vision, LASIK could be the answer to your dreams. Before you decide, there are few things you must understand and do in order to ensure...


Post Operative Care in Cataract Eye Surgery

As we age, so do our eyes. Cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye, behind the colored part of the eye (iris). In a healthy  eye the lens is clear or transparent, when cataract develops, the lens becomes cloudy and...


Tips for Proper Care of Your Eyes and Contact Lenses

It should come as no surprise that many people with poor eyesight do not want to wear eyeglasses, they opt to wear contact lenses instead. Contact lenses are usually designed to improve vision (most commonly by...


Know Thy Enemy: Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes occurs when the sugar in your blood is higher than normal. When not properly managed, it can also harm your eyes. Problems such as Cataract, Glaucoma, and...


Are You Eligible for LASIK Surgery?

LASIK refers to a procedure done on the eyes to correct vision problems.

If your vision is impaired, how do you know if you should set up an appointment with an NJ LASIK surgeon?

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How to Recover Quickly from LASIK Surgery

LASIK surgery is a procedure that corrects the focus of the eye, therefore resulting in better vision. The surgery only takes 10-15 minutes, but the path to recovery takes much longer. Here are some tips to help you recover from your NJ LASIK surgery:

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Do You Need to Undergo Laser Vision Correction?

We all wish to have 20/20 vision, but genetics or lifestyle changes cause blurry vision over the years. Contact lenses became popular because some people found eyeglasses inconvenient. However, cleaning and removing them every night becomes a hassle. If you want reduced...


3-Step Preparation for LASIK Surgery

Successful LASIK surgeries allow patients to see clearly without the use of glasses or contact lenses. Designed to correct refractive errors and refocusing the power of the eyes, LASIK is a non-invasive procedure to correct errors such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Here are three steps...


Choosing the Right LASIK Surgeon

LASIK is a refractive surgery to correct eye problems such as myopia, hyeropia and astigmatism. The end results of the procedure are a marked improvement in vision and the reduction or complete elimination of the need to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. But as is the case...


5 Steps to Prepare for LASIK Surgery

Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, simply known as LASIK, is a type of surgery that helps people achieve near-perfect vision and eliminate the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses. The procedure is safe and is performed in numerous New Jersey LASIK clinics. However, we...


Typical Benefits of Laser Vision Correction Surgery

Laser eye surgery continues to be one of the best solutions for vision correction on the market. And as the economy continues its steady recovery, more and more people are considering investing in this life-changing procedure. If you are one of these people, we have identified...


Cataract Prevention

Cataracts are defined as the clouding of the lens of the eyes, in such a way that it affects vision. The most common cause of cataracts is aging, and research has proven that cataracts are among the top causes of...


When to Seek Medical Treatment for Cataracts

Cataracts are diagnosed after a routine eye checkup with an ophthalmologist. During a cataract surgery, an intraocular lens (IOL) is used as an implant to replace the natural lens and restore the eye's focusing power. When colors start to appear "faded," then it's recommended to make an...


LASIK and Astigmatism

Astigmatism is described as a condition arising from an irregularly shaped cornea that can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgeries such as LASIK. A common symptom of astigmatism is slightly blurry vision, which is accompanied...


LASIK Surgery: Is it Worth It?

Eyeglasses and contact lenses are designed for everyday use, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t become a nuisance. Luckily, technology has paved the way for an advanced procedure call LASIK that successfully treats the eyes and eliminate the need for contact lenses and...


Sharpening Vision with LASIK

While blurry vision can be corrected through the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses, a more advanced approach that can solve the root of the problem, is a procedure called LASIK. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, which is a type of refractive surgery...


A Deeper Look into Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery is carried out for the purpose of removing a person's dependency on eyeglasses and/or contact lenses.

Essentially, once the proper vision correction surgery is performed, a person with an eye...


A Primer on Cataract Surgery Options

Cataract formation doesn't cause any noticeable pain in the eye, but, over time, vision is affected and a patient may experience blurry vision and/or cloudy spots in front of the eye. In some cases, the eye also becomes very sensitive to glare. Cataracts are usually attributed to aging because...


Cataract Surgery: The Basics

Cataracts occur when the clear lens behind the iris becomes cloudy or blurry which often distorts vision and is usually associated with people over 60. In severe cases, vision can be impaired to the point where it affects the daily activities. Unfortunately, cataracts cannot be corrected by...


A Concise Guide to LASIK Eye Surgery

Are you interested in improving your vision through LASIK? This brief overview discusses the basics...

What is LASIK?

LASIK stands for laser-assisted situ keratomileusis, which is a type of surgery done performed by...


Is LASIK Eye Surgery Right for You?

With LASIK eye surgery becoming more and more popular; here is some useful primer information on the procedure, the costs, and the factors you should consider to help decide if this type of eye surgery is right for you.

LASIK eye surgery is primarily for people who are tired of wearing...


Mission Cataract

The doctors and staff of Northern New Jersey Eye Institute report another successful year with the charity program ~ Mission Cataract USA.  Drs. Crane, Spier, Gunzburg and Gonzalez performed 29 cataract procedures during the months of May and June 2010. 

Mission Cataract USA is...